Sukran: (Venus) Kanjanur
The Sukran god temple was inscription from Kings Chola and Vijayanagara periods. This temple with two pragaram has a five tiered raja Gopuram at its entrance. This Shiva Sthalam associated with Shukran. Bhrama is said to have been blessed with a vision of shiva's marriage with Parvathi. This shrine is also referred to Palaasavanam, Bhrammapuri and Agnistalam. Kanjanur is considered to be the 36th in the series of the Tevara Stalams located in Chola Nadu north of the river Cauvery. Shukra is the teacher of the demons and the author of Sukraniti. He is generally shown with four hands, riding upon a golden or a silver chariot drawn by eight horses.
Day : Friday
Guru: (Jupiter-Brihaspati) Alangudi
The Guru god temple was built during King Chola period. This shrine is regarded as a 98th in the series of devara Sthalam in the Chola region south of river Cauvery Alangudi is the place where Guru is worshipped as shri Dhakshinamurthy. God Shiva as Abath Sahayar and Goddess Parvathi known as Aelavarkuzhali are the main deities here.Jupiter God rides on Hamsa, the mythical swan. Guru means remover of darkness. Hamsa is the mythical bird that is capable of separating milk from a mixture of milk and water, accepting only the milk and rejecting water in it.
Thus the actual removal of the ignorant attraction is not by recognition alone but by proper discrimination. Guru is the presiding deity of religious inclinations and prosperity. He is also the presiding deity of married life for woman. He is described in the Puranas as Brihaspati (one who possesses sharp intelligence), the preceptor of Devas. He is often depicted in a standing posture with four hands, in one of which he holds a weapon called the Vajraayudha. He represents the great teacher he stands for wisdom and knowledge. Brihaspati is the teacher of gods and is praised in many rigveda.
This is regarded as a Guru Sthalam where the dhakshinamurthy great reverence. Alangudi is the place where Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison as emitted during the churning of the 'paarkadal' (Sea of milk). Hence the place is known as Alangudi, which literally mean 'the place where Lord Shiva consumed the deadly posion'. The Devas, when churning the paarkadal for nectar, were hindered by the poisonous fumes from the snake Vasuki and prayed to Lord Siva for deliverance. Lord Siva consumed the deadly poison (Ala Visham), thus giving rise to the name Alangudi to this Sthalam and the Lord was known as "Aabathsagayeshwarar" (One who defends from the danger).
The another legend that Lord siva as a ferryman(boatman) helped Sundaramurthy Swamigal cross the river (Vettaru) which was in spate, to reach this Sthalam. As the boat was overturned by hitting a rock on halfway, Lord Shiva on his rishaba vagana saved him from the illusion and helped him to reach the sthala. It is believed that Sundarar received his Gnanaupadesam after his darshanam of Dakshinamurthy at this sthala. The specialty in this temple is lord Guru is engraved on the wall and is not in the form of separate idol reunited with shiva.
Benefits of Worshipping:The person who come to visit Alangudi Guru Sthalam(Jupiter planet) they will find relief from financial problems, getting delay in child, marriage problems will be solved and also the person will get political power, and spiritual power even though those who are committed sins in previous birth there is a remedy in this temple.
Things of Worshipping:
Day : Thursday
Donation : White Channa Dhal, Yellow Cloth, Yellow Sapphire, Turmeric, Yellow Flowers, Gold, Feeding Brahmins, Yellow Plantain Fruits
Homa/Havan : Wood From Pipple Tree (Ficus religiosa)
Medicinal Bath : Honey, White / Yellow Mustard Seeds, Jasmine, Chameli
Flower : White Jasmin
Location:(Alangudi)The fifth Navagraha temple is the Alangudi near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu (India).
Donation : White Channa Dhal, Yellow Cloth, Yellow Sapphire, Turmeric, Yellow Flowers, Gold, Feeding Brahmins, Yellow Plantain Fruits
Homa/Havan : Wood From Pipple Tree (Ficus religiosa)
Medicinal Bath : Honey, White / Yellow Mustard Seeds, Jasmine, Chameli
Flower : White Jasmin
Cloth : Yellow cloth
Prasatham (Food) : Soaked Channa dhal
Location:(Alangudi)The fifth Navagraha temple is the Alangudi near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu (India).
Budhan:(Budh-Mercury)Thiruvengadu
The mercury god temple. The temple was built by Aathidya Chola I. and Raja Raja Chola were ruler of this temple. Therefore, it is said that the oldest part of the temple is more than 3000 years old. Budha is a son of moon god, Budha deity resides over intelligent and person teaching capacities, he is detected Vedas in one hand and the sward in the other. His other two hands carry mace and shield he is riding upon a chariot or lion. There is a reference to this temple in Valmiki's Ramayana. Budha or Mercury is considered as the greatest among the wise. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth on his devotees. He is ruled by Lord Maha Vishnu.
This temple is referred in 'Saiva Thirumurais' and 'Sastras'. This place is similar to Kasi with all the Snana Ghats. One can do all the KARMAs here, that is supposed to be done in kasi. He also grants power of expression and success in education. This is also known Aadhi Chidambaram Natraja dance here is known as Hasti Natanam. In this temple Agora Murthi is a main god, he is one of the furious incarnate of lord shiva. There was an Evil named "Padmasuran" in Thiruvengadu. He had a deep meditation on Lord Bhrama for power. Being satisfied on his meditation, Lord Bhrama offered him many powers. But he used those powers in a wrong ways.
He started to torture the saints and innocent peoples. Having nothing to do, all the saints and peoples requested Lord Shiva to put an end to his evil. As they asked, Lord Shiva took his incarnate 'Agora Murthi' and killed the 'Padmasuran' under a tree (which is now in Thiruvengadu temple, back to the entrance of Agora Murthi). All the peoples thanked Lord Shiva for saving them. There is a story Vedarishi, a Brahmin had placed his bundle of food in the hollow of a tree. A snake residing in the hollow, spewed poison on the food. Unaware of this, Vedarishi gave this food to a vedic priest, who died of the poison.
This Brahmin was absolved of his Brahmahathi Dosham(killed dosham) by worshipping Lord Siva of Thiruvengadu. Suwedaka on realizing that he was destined to die in his eighth year, reached Thiruvengadu and performed Siva pooja. As soon as he saw Yama, he held on to the Siva Linga tightly. Yama on seeing Thiruvengadar, ran away in fear and died. On the request of the Devas, the Lord brought Yama back to life. There is a separate sannithi for Budhan, the temple is quite large and all four important saivite saints have sung the price of this god.
Benefits of Worshipping:The person who come to visit thiruvengadu Budha Sthalam(Budh Sthalam) they will find relief from failure in business, set back in profession, lack of mental inability, nervous and skin problems, getting knowledge and education are the beneficial aspects of Budha. Thiruvengadu village is also famous for unique structure of pools in temples, this temple has three pools(Surya theertham, Chandra theertham, Agni theertham) and three gods it is believe that who takes the bath in all three pools, will be free from their problems like disease and delay of getting marriage, delay of getting child etc.,
Things of Worshipping: Day : WednesdayDonation : Green Gram / moong Dhal, Green Cloth, EmeraldHoma/Havan : Wood From Chichidi Tree (Achyranthes Aspera)Medicinal Bath : Honey, Nagkesar (Messusferrea), Gorochana, Panchagavya (Five Cow Products Viz., Urine, Dung, Milk, Curd, Clarified Butter)Flower : White kanthalCloth : Green clothPrasatham (Food) : Rice mixed with moon dhal powderLocation:(Thiruvengadu)The fourth Navagraha temple is the Thiruvengadu near Sirkazhi, Nagai district in Tamil Nadu(India).
Load Chevvai Temple (Vaitheeswaran koil )
The Mars god temple. Chevvai is son of lord shiva. Once the lord Shiva was in deep meditation perspiration from his third eye fell on earth, from the eye sweat drop on the earth. From that sweat he has born of male child later on known as angaragan (chevvai). Chevvai Bhagavan is worshipped in the town of Vaitheeswarankoil which is also called Pullirukkuvelur. Rig vedam (Irukku), Jatayu (Pull), Sambadi, the Surya (Vel) are said to have worshiped Shiva here and hence the name Pullirukkuvelur. This temple consist of several Mandapam and Gopuram and also navagraha(all nine planets) installed in single line. No elsewhere in India.
Here Ambhal(Goddess) is called Balambiga alice Thaiyalnayagi.The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva who is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or Vaithiyanatha swamy his consort is known as Thaiyalnayagi, unlike most other temples that are known by the presiding deity, lord Muruga(Selva muthu kumara swamy) is the celebrated deity in Vaitheeswarankoil though the name Vaithiyanathan is associated with lord shiva. There is a part of the story in Ramayana that Ravana proceeding to Srilanka with Sita, while Jadayu fought with Ravana to relieve Sita by the time Ravana cut his wing the same wing fell down here and eventually got moksha.
Even today we can see the place is where Jadayu was cremated – "Jadayu Kundam". Chevvai is a ferocious god with four hands. In two hands he holds weapons, generally a mace and a javelin, while the other two are held in abhaya and varada mudras. He uses ram as his vehicle. Benefits of Worshipping: Chevvai(Manglik Dosh, Mangala, Kuja dosh) related dosham are rectified by performing parihara(remedies) poojas to this deity. It is traditional to perform angaraha pooja to get rid of financial crisis, property dealing, productivity of agriculture and milk, if any problem between brothers and sisters that also will be solved.
Chevvai also heels cut wounds. So devotees performing pooja to chevvai are benefited to victory. There is also a widespread believe that the visit here would remove obstacles the delayed marriage(Chevvai dosham). In chevvai temple the Prasatham (Food) offered by the name of tiruchaandu urundai and its considered to be a panaca capable of many elements it is made of ashes taken out from the homa kundam in front of Subramaniya strain. Rituals are performed were in mixer of earth and ashes from the homa kundam are shaped into the pills the same distributed as a Prasatham (Food) to the person(medicine).
The devotees as soon as entering the temple, they first go to Sithamirtha tank(Sithamirtha tank consist of 18 wells) filled with holy water and mix with medicines in form of leaves. The water is said to have curative properties for various skin elements. The persons diseases even that could not get cured by mani, mandra, aushatha, after coming to this temple they got cured at this place. That why here Shiva is called as a Vaithiyanathan (doctor). There is also a shrine dedicated to Dhanvanthri here. Dhanvanthri is also a medicine god. Even doctors do their operation after they pray to Dhanvanthri for success and devotees also those who are suffering illness it can be cured after pray to Dhanvanthri.
Things of Worshipping:
Day : Tuesday
Donation : Masoor / Toor Dhal, Red Sandal, Copper Utensils, Deer Musk, Red Cloth, Feeding Brahmins, Coral
Homa/Havan : Wood From Khadir Tree (Mimosa Catechu)
Medicinal Bath : Red Sandal, Red Flowers, Assafoetida, Jatamnasi (Indian Spike Nard)
Flower : Red Arali, shenbagam
Cloth : Red cloth
Food (Prasatham): Rice mixed with toor dhal powder
Location:(Vaitheeswaran koil) The third Navagraha temple is the Vaitheeswarankoil near sirkazhi, Nagai district in Tamil Nadu(India)
Load Moon Temple (Chandran:)
The moon god temple, there is a question about when the temple was built. The historical agree that it must have been existence since before the beginning of the bhakthi period. Which was well before the seventh century dedicated to the Moon or Chandran in Sanskrit and Thingal in Tamil. The chandran is the beautiful deity who appeals to everyone. He is supposed to rule one's mind, and is mainly associated with the emotions one's experiences. Chandra is a second planet in the navagrahas. It is connected one or more fascinating legends inscriptions says, that Chandra is born out of atthirimuni's right eye, who is the son of lord bhrama as a planet moon has worshipped lord kailashnatha this place is named as thingalur.There was a story about Chandra, the Dakshaprajapathi got 27 daughters. He offered to Chandra to get marry all of 27 daughters, he also married all 27 daughters. Instead of treating all of them same manner he neglected all the 26 wives, and he spent most of time with Rohini(she is one of 27 daughters). This incident come to knowledge of prajapathi and he advised to Chandra to treat all of them same. But, Chandra is not listening his words, he ignored him. Dakshaprajapathi got angry and curse Chandra that he should suffer from wasting disease. Then, Chandra pray to lord Shiva in thingalur, to save from the curse. Lord Shiva thought to save from curse, god advised to chandran should remain in temple in thingalur and should relief to those suffering from the ill effect of Chandra adverse placement in their horoscope, and offering prayers to him.
Chandras seen riding on a chariot drawn by 10 white horses. Chandra is represented in white colour, clothed in white garment, surrounded by a halo and adorned with ornaments and garland of all sorts of flowers. Chandra holding lotus buds in his hands.
The small temple here has a small shrine dedicated to Chandran. This is an ancient Saivite shrine, associated with the life of Tirunavukkarasar, although no Tevara Patikam dedicated to the shrine has been discovered so far. Tirunavukkarasar has mentioned Tingalur in a patikam of 10 songs dedicated to another Shivastalam, and hence, Tingalur constitutes of the Tevara Vaippu talangal. Legend has it that there lived a merchant Appoodi Adikal in the village of Tingalur who was a devotee of Shiva. Appoodi Adikal held Tirunavukkarasar in high regard and looked forward to the day when he would be able to host the saint poet. The day arrived, but his son got killed by a venomous snake bit while the saint was being hosted. The saint moved by Appodi Adikal's devotion is said to have miraculously restored the lad to life.
Benefits of Worshipping:By praying to lord chandran, dosham to mother, mental retardation, fluid accumulation diseases will get rid of, from the persons life.
Things of Worshipping:
Day : Monday
Donation : Rice, Cow's Milk, Cow, Conch, Butter, Ghee, White Cloth, Pearl
Homa/Havan : Wood From Palash Tree (Butea Frondosa)
Medicinal Bath : Leaves of Wood Apple, Lilly, White Lotus, Panchagavya (Five Cow Products Viz., Urine, Dung, Milk, Curd, Clarified Butter), Elephant Musk
Flower : White Arali
Cloth : white cloth
Prasatham (Food) : Curd Rice
Location: (Thingalur)The second Navagraha temple is the Thingalur. It is situated near Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu (India).
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